How far is South Elgin, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between South Elgin and Chicago is 34.49 miles (55.5 km).

Flight distance from South Elgin, IL to Chicago, IL is 34.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from South Elgin, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 44.88 miles (72.23 km) by car.

Driving from South Elgin to Chicago will take approximately 01 hours 01 minutes.

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#1 South Elgin

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population 24646
GPS Coordinates 41°59'39"N 88°17'32"W
Latitude 41.9941900
Longitude -88.2923000
Altitude 216
Country United States
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#2 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.

Population 2677643
GPS Coordinates 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W
Latitude 41.850033
Longitude -87.6500523
Altitude 179
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between South Elgin and Chicago

The distance between South Elgin and Chicago is 72 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between South Elgin and Chicago. The current time is 09:27:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6 liters (1.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Elgin and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Elgin to Chicago is $5.71 (diesel $6.81).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $5.71 $6.51 $7.21 $6.81

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Elgin and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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